Ratchet Torque Adaptor with Shallow Insert Sockets — offset torque access for tight spaces)
Tuesday 02 December 2025
Need to torque a fastener but you can’t get the torque wrench anywhere near it? Have a look at Laser Tools’ new Ratchet Torque Adaptor with Shallow Insert Sockets set (part number 9138), a compact 13-piece set designed to solve this very common frustration. Where a torque wrench cannot be fitted straight onto a fastener, the 9138’s ratchet ring adaptor couples with short sockets via a 17 mm hex shoulder to provide an offset connection — enabling accurate, controlled torque application in confined or awkward positions such as door hinges, engine bays and service apertures.
- Enables torque wrench use where direct access is impossible — the adaptor provides offset access without compromising control.
- Reversible 120-tooth ratchet ring offers fine, reliable engagement for tight working angles.
- Short (23 mm) socket length increases usable clearance when working around obstructions while retaining strength.
- Compact, organised kit in a sturdy plastic case with removable EVA foam insert — ideal for technicians who need a tidy, portable solution, that also fits neatly in the tool chest drawer.
- Manufactured from chrome vanadium for workshop durability and long service life.
- Kit contents: 1 × 3/8"D bi-hex (12pt) 17 mm ratchet ring torque adaptor with 120 teeth reversible ratchet; 12 × 3/8"D single hex (6pt) short sockets (sizes 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 mm).
Remember:
- The use of an adaptor changes the effective length of the torque delivery system. Torque settings must be adjusted to allow for the increase in leverage length to ensure accurate torque application.
Technicians are often forced to compromise either access or torque accuracy — the 9138 lets them keep both. By using a ratchet ring adaptor with short insert sockets featuring a 17 mm hex shoulder, this set gives technicians a reliable way to apply the correct torque in spaces that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Available now for purchase from your Laser Tools stockist and online retailers.